MANISH ARORA opens KORNIT FASHION WEEK in London with an incredible extravaganza celebrating beauty, colour & diversity in all its forms, and a special VR experience from Oculus
Manish Arora
Manish Arora is an Indian fashion designer based in New Delhi. In early 2011, he was appointed creative director of the womenswear collection of the French fashion house Paco Rabanne. Born and raised in Mumbai, Manish was studying when he decided to change his career path and applied for the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi. He graduated in 1994 after winning the Best Student Award. In 1997 Manish launched his label “Manish Arora” and started retailing in India. Three years later, he participated in the first-ever India Fashion Week held in New Delhi and represented India at the Hong Kong Fashion Week.
Arora launched his second label, “Fish Fry,” in 2001. This sportswear-styled line was created in association with the athletic apparel manufacturer Reebok. In 2002, Manish opened his first flagship store, Manish Arora Fish Fry, in New Delhi, and in the following year opened a second store in Mumbai. Another successful showing at India Fashion Week (2003) led to a stocking deal with the fashion house Maria Luisa (Paris) and the beginning of a successful export business.
In 2007, the first Fish Fry for Reebok concept store opened at the Garden of Five Senses in New Delhi, and Arora teamed up with makeup and cosmetics company MAC to design a signature collection. He has also collaborated with Swatch for a limited edition of watches. In 2008, once again, Reebok launched the “RBK Fish Fry Collection 2008,” a lifestyle range designed by Manish Arora.
At Kornit Fashion Week London, Manish opens the gala event with the collection digitally produced using Kornit technology in this incredibly immersive experience that fully embraces our newly digital world, including virtual and augmented reality.
Artsi Ifrach, Maison ARTC
Marrakech resident Artsi Ifrach is a fashion designer and photographer who is better known in the fashion world as Maison ARTC. On his quest for independence, Artsi has found his sanctuary in Morocco, and has been actively creating his “one-of-a-kind” collections since then.
Maison ARTC is a creative house bringing culture, art, and one-of-a-kind pieces along with photography by Artsi Ifrach. His design goes to the roots, to the memories. His influence comes from history and culture, and traditions. He is searching for the past to carry on into the future. He is known for his rich, colorful, and eclectic style, creating a new language and DNA from Morocco to the world.
At Kornit Fashion Week London, attendees will be transported into the virtual world with an incredible augmented reality experience. The collection in London was created using Kornit’s sustainable, on-demand technology – which enables the designer to create a complete collection in just a few days.
Love Hero
On July 21, 2021, fashion designer and entrepreneur Joshua Roberto Scacheri celebrated the launch of LOVE HERO, the London-based fashion label he co-founded. With a vision of introducing eco-conscious production processes and waste-free sales modeling to consumers, LOVE HERO turned to CREAZIONI DIGITALI SRL and its Kornit Digital on-demand production capabilities to fulfill the brand’s creations. All fabrics are traceable and certified via their blockchain platform, Retraced, to minimize their eco-footprint.
Designers like Joshua stand to educate consumers about responsible production and how it’s now compatible with custom design, empowering designers to see their sketches digitized, printed, and shipped from an efficient micro-factory production site.
At Kornit Fashion Week London, the collection was produced leveraging Kornit technology. In this event, attendees will witness how art and fashion come together with an incredible live painting experience that comes to life.
Alon Livne
Born in Tel Aviv to Jewish parents with an Egyptian background, his mother a hairdresser and his father a businessman, Alon Livné is an only child who always knew he wanted to become a fashion designer.
At the age of 11, he had already crafted his own illustrated children’s book, and by 13 was already cutting up and sewing clothing from his mother’s and grandmother’s old tablecloths.
Livné studied art and sculpting at various art-oriented high schools and went on to the world-renowned “Shenkar College of Engineering, Design, and Art” to study Fashion Design at the mere age of 17, having already mastered the art of sewing and patternmaking.
Taking inspiration from nature and art, his designs convey a modern-futuristic look with touches of classic gothic aesthetics. His works can be characterized and easily recognized due to their dramatic sculptural shapes that give the human body new proportions and angles, all while mixing modern technologies such as laser-cutting and 3D-printed leather patterns with uniquely clashing fabrics alongside classic couture sewing techniques.
Livné’s designs constantly manifest the contrast between the soft, feminine, and pleasant and the rough, powerful, and provocative. The designs challenge the viewer and cause wonder whether attraction comes from a need to wear the items or keep them safe and on display as works of art, collector’s items.
Livné has made fabulous designs for some of the most popular celebrities around the world – including Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, and Naomi Campbell. At Kornit Fashion Week London, his designs were created in just days leveraging the power of Kornit Digital’s on-demand, sustainable production.
Just HYPE.
Established in 2011, HYPE. began as a self-funded project, designing printed clothing and accessories. With the use of social networking, Just HYPE. quickly developed into something that could no longer be tamed from the single room where it was created, and within months HYPE. had started to evolve into one of the UK’s most recognizable brands.
The HYPE. flagship store opened in London in the summer of 2013, and Taiwan in 2016, and can now be found stocked in many stores worldwide.
The KornitX platform allows HYPE. to have their collections printed by Kornit’s customers, a lean business model that eliminates surplus stock and produces only what is ordered. This helps to reduce energy and waste, making the business both prosperous and sustainable.
Preen
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi was founded in 1996 by Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi. Their debut collection at London Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2001 established the brand’s essence of punkish sensibilities with vintage elements and hand-crafted details.
Over two decades, Preen has evolved from a small boutique in London’s Notting Hill to a globally loved brand stocked across five continents and an industry insider favorite. Regularly featured in leading fashion publications and broadsheets, Preen has also collected a loyal fan base of famous faces, with stars from Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Bosworth, Beyonce, Rihanna, Cate Blanchett, Naomi Watts, and Emma Stone to the Duchess of Cambridge, the Duchess of Sussex, and former First Lady Michelle Obama repeatedly stepping out in their designs.
At Kornit Fashion Week London, Preen presents “Breakfast in Bed,” a collection of home décor applications also created using Kornit on-demand capabilities.
Aharon Genish
Fashion designer Aharon Genish made shockwaves across the nation with his collection titled “You will not be silent!” where he gave a window into his powerful life story. The breakthrough collection was presented as part of Genish’s final project at the WIZO Haifa Academy of Design and Education in 2018.
Genish’s works reflect the emotional process and journey he endured, from pain, to revenge and acceptance. The 31-year-old designer cathartically channels his experiences into his work – a true amalgamation of fashion and art. Since 2018, Genish has gone on to create a series of moving collections juxtaposing traditional orthodox garb with contemporary design.
At Kornit Fashion Week London, Genish presents the power of on-demand, sustainable fashion – with many items in his collection created in just days leveraging Kornit technology.
Georgia Hardinge
Born in London, Georgia Hardinge’s transient early life and international background gave her much opportunity to travel and develop her fascination with design. Training at Parsons School of Art and Design in Paris, Georgia won acclaim by receiving the best designer award for her graduate collection. It was here that she first developed her sculptural aesthetic.
After launching her label in 2010, Georgia began to build her identity as a sculptural designer. Her inspiration comes from a passion for architectural shapes and structures, which is apparent throughout her work. She works on developing minimal pleating techniques from paper sculptures, combining this with sustainable fabrics and innovative textile techniques.
Georgia Hardinge is inspired by new technologies and innovation. The brand incorporates a strong sculptural style bringing a 3-dimensional approach to wearable pieces. This was recognized by the British Fashion Council when she was awarded BFC Contemporary Sponsorship for her unique work.
Since her London Fashion Week debut in Spring/Summer 2010, Georgia’s designs have been worn by some of the biggest names in the creative industry.
At Kornit Fashion Week London, she will be demonstrating the power of Kornit’s on-demand and sustainable fashion to create collections in just weeks, unlike traditional approaches.
Anyango
Anyango Mpinga is a Kenyan cultural innovator championing intersectionality as a guiding principle in a circular fashion. She founded her eponymous contemporary sustainable brand, now renowned for its reimagined white shirts, bold prints that pay homage to her multi-cultural heritage, and size-inclusive silhouettes, in 2015.
Anyango will Present the “AHERA” collection at Kornit Fashion Week London. “AHERA” is a word that means “Love” in the Kenyan Dholuo language. This collection will be presented through poetry and music with each garment modeled by some of Anyango’s favorite female activists and advocates of women’s rights, education, inclusion, intersectional environmentalism, and diversity.
Kornit’s sustainable inks and consumables and producing via the waste-free on-demand digital production model, aligns with Anyango’s values and commitment to eco-consciousness, empowering the brand to create responsibly without sacrificing quality or creativity
House of Jaffa
House of Jaffa is a contemporary resort brand creating a genderless, expressive, and sex-positive vision of dressing. Established by Golan Frydman and Eddie Gavriilidis, the collection combines their shared aesthetics and backgrounds.
Golan, the Israeli-born designer, helmed his high-end fashion brand Fyodor Golan in London, known for its bold, colorful designs and collaborations with leading pop figures such as Madonna, Rihanna, and Arianna Grande, and mega-brands such as Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and MTV.
Eddie is a Greek-born designer. After designing for Alexander McQueen, Tom Ford, and Lady Gaga, he established his London-based fashion development and manufacturing business. The duo met in London and fell in love. Leading their life between Tel Aviv, Athens, and London, they were inspired to create a collection addressing modern and genderless silhouettes and applying them to a resort, traveling lifestyle.
They draw inspiration from the Middle Eastern queer culture and their new, exciting environment in the old multicultural city of Jaffa. Kornit’s technology allows the brand to create collections in just a few days.
Julia Clancey
Julia Clancey is a self-taught designer from the UK who currently lives between Los Angeles and London. The essence of the brand is luxury and timeless glamour. In her own words, “We are striving for change and understand the impact this industry has on the environment. We are transitioning the brand into a fully-vegan one operating at 100% zero waste, donating fabric to local schools and charities for art projects. A fully organic, sustainable line is in development.”
The attention to detail and love of vintage led to the creation of the bespoke accessories collection. Swarovski endorsed the line, and as a brand partner, they use the highest quality of all materials. The collection is all hand-embroidered and made to order. The pieces are made to be cherished and passed down to generations as a timeless statement adornment.
At Kornit Fashion Week London, Julia will throw a party like none other, with the power of on-demand, sustainable fashion on full display!
Photo: Paul Winstone, Monika Schaible